View Full Version : Rubbing it out on the boat


JFigliuolo
03-11-2014, 08:42 AM
Like a moron, I decided to try bringing back my gelcoat on the inside of the hull.

The good news is it is coming back and looks AWESOME.

The bad news, DAMN it's an @$$ ton of work, even with a radial polisher! It really is coming along nicely though...

Raider Ronnie
03-11-2014, 09:43 AM
Get some Aqua Buff and your time will be cut in half.
They have 2 grits.
1000 & 2000.
Aggressive & super aggressive.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

Sea Dangles
03-11-2014, 09:57 AM
I have done it,but no cameras are allowed.

zacs
03-11-2014, 11:42 AM
its not a thread about rubbing it out until Sea Dangles joins in... ;)

goosefish
03-11-2014, 01:20 PM
Ha too funny

Van
03-12-2014, 09:57 AM
That title made me read this thread.

That was a close one !:smash::smash:

You got to give it a good coat of wax/protectant or whatever so you're
had work lasts longer.

JFigliuolo
03-20-2014, 06:44 AM
OK, so at the risk of hurting my shoulder from patting myself on the back... Did the outside of the hull over the weekend. I really need to post pics, I can't believe how good the 13 year old hull looks.

bassballer
03-20-2014, 09:35 AM
lets see her Joe!

JFigliuolo
03-20-2014, 12:10 PM
Quick and dirty picture...

nightfighter
03-20-2014, 12:14 PM
What are you using after compounding? You might want to take a look at Rejex. My own experience with it is that it was easier to apply and lasted more than a year. Each of the past four years it has almost looked good enough to launch without reapplying on the hull. Used by airplane and show car detailers.

JFigliuolo
03-20-2014, 12:40 PM
I know rejex gets good reviews. Last year I used crappy cheap Nu Finish. I gotta say, it didn't suck. I might go with it again. I like the fact that NF has silicone in it, which rejex does not. definitely NOT what you want on a painted surface like a car that might need body work, but maybe desirable on gelcoat? still thinking about it.

Clammer
03-21-2014, 09:29 PM
Oh Joe , please say it isn,t sooooooooo ............cleaning & buffing :smash::smash::smash::smash::smash: